DUBAI, Dr. Mohammad Salim Al Olama, Under-Secretary of the
Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, has highlighted the key role the
Emirates Health Services Establishment plays in maintaining the UAE’s
healthcare systems and services to the community.

The establishment aims to create an effective healthcare systems
environment, in line with the changing needs of the community, to keep pace
with the current health challenges faced by the world to contain the novel
coronavirus, COVID-19, he added.

Dr. Al Olama’s remarks came after the UAE Cabinet approved a
decision to form the Board of Directors of the Emirates Health Services
Establishment.

Dr. Al Olama noted that Emirates Health Services Establishment
encourages and supports medical research studies, helps establish health and
preventive units and departments, and motherhood and childhood centres. It will
also sign agreements and contracts with local and international entities to
strengthen and develop the federal healthcare system.

The foundation’s board members include representatives of relevant
government authorities from around the country, along with youth
representatives, who focus on providing sustainable quality health services, in
line with the UAE’s vision and international standards.